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Property, plant and equipment - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Jan. 01, 2023 | Jan. 02, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] |  |  |
Interest expense capitalized | $ 70 | $ 49 | $ 49
Depreciation expense, including the amortization of capitalized interest | $ 2,600 | $ 2,400 | $ 2,400

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