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Property, Plant and Equipment - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 03, 2021 | Dec. 29, 2019 | Dec. 30, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] |  |  |
Interest expense capitalized | $ 63 | $ 70 | $ 86
Depreciation expense, including the amortization of capitalized interest | $ 2,600 | $ 2,500 | $ 2,600

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