Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]

Schedule of Accrued Liabilities Table [Text Block]

(dollars in millions)	2017		2016
Advances on sales contracts and service billings	$	4,547	$	4,217
Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits	1,741		1,608
Service and warranty accruals	629		555
Interest payable	439		395
Litigation and contract matters	435		488
Income taxes payable	285		382
Accrued property, sales and use taxes	258		289
Canadian government settlement - current portion	217		245
Accrued restructuring costs	212		210
Accrued workers compensation	204		208
Other	3,349		3,622
	$	12,316	$	12,219