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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Receivables (Details) - USD ($) | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 26, 2020 | Apr. 24, 2020
Receivables [Abstract] |  |
Recovery of Direct Costs | $ 40,000,000.0 |
Receivable for Recovery of Import Duties, Net | 25,400,000 | $ 60,300,000
Proceeds from recovery of import duties | $ 34,900,000 |

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