Costs Associated with Rationalization Programs (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Roll-Forward of Liability Balance

The following table presents a roll-forward of the liability balance between periods:

	Associate-
(In millions)	Related Costs			Other Costs			Total
Balance at December 31, 2021	$	88		$	—		$	88
2022 Charges		5			7			12
Incurred, net of foreign currency translation of $(2) million and $0 million, respectively		(31	)		(7	)		(38	)
Reversed to the Statement of Operations		(1	)		—			(1	)
Balance at March 31, 2022	$	61		$	—		$	61

The accrual balance at March 31, 2022 is expected to be substantially utilized in the next 12 months and includes $24 million related to global plans to reduce Selling, Administrative and General Expense ("SAG") headcount, $10 million related to the permanent closure of our Gadsden, Alabama tire manufacturing facility ("Gadsden"), $8 million to modernize two of our tire manufacturing facilities in Germany, and $5 million related to the closed Amiens, France tire manufacturing facility. The remainder of the accrual balance is comprised of various other plans to reduce headcount and improve operating efficiency.

Net Rationalization Charges Included in Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes

The following table shows net rationalization charges included in Income before Income Taxes:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
(In millions)	2022		2021
Current Year Plans
Associate Severance and Other Related Costs	$	—	$	20
Current Year Plans - Net Charges	$	—	$	20
Prior Year Plans
Associate Severance and Other Related Costs	$	4	$	20
Benefit Plan Curtailments/Settlements/Termination Benefits		—		—
Other Exit Costs		7		10
Prior Year Plans - Net Charges	$	11	$	30
Total Net Charges	$	11	$	50