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Restructuring and Asset Impairment - Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges/ (Credits), Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 | Apr. 01, 2018
Restructuring/Asset impairment: |  |
Restructuring/Asset impairment charges | $ 10,672 | $ 3,063
Income tax benefit | (2,638) | (685)
Less: Costs attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax | (69) | (5)
Restructuring/asset impairment charges attributable to Sonoco, net of tax | 7,965 | 2,373
2019 Actions |  |
Restructuring/Asset impairment: |  |
Restructuring/Asset impairment charges | 6,389 | 0
2018 Actions |  |
Restructuring/Asset impairment: |  |
Restructuring/Asset impairment charges | 4,046 | 2,207
2017 and earlier Actions |  |
Restructuring/Asset impairment: |  |
Restructuring/Asset impairment charges | $ 237 | $ 856

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