BERLIN, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Volkswagen is

looking forward to working with the new U.S. administration, the

German carmaker said on Tuesday, and stressed the importance of

dialogue amid concerns about the impact of tariffs proposed by

President Donald Trump.

"The Volkswagen Group is concerned about the harmful

economic impact that proposed tariffs by the U.S. administration

will have on American consumers and international automotive

industry," a Volkswagen spokesperson said in an emailed

statement to Reuters.

"We value collaboration and open dialogue. The Volkswagen

Group looks forward to continuing its longstanding and

constructive partnership with the U.S. administration," the

spokesperson added.

(Reporting by Christina Amann, Writing by Rachel More

Editing by Ludwig Burger

)